Dr. Thomas McNair (left) and Cynthia Altman from Wilkes County Veterinary Services conduct a breeding soundness exam on a herd bull at the Northeast Georgia Livestock haul-in facility in Rayle on Monday, October 20, 2025. These exams should be conducted yearly to determine the fertility of bulls before breeding season. (Makenna Reavis/The Oglethorpe Echo)
Bull breeding exams are key as prices rise
Makenna Reavis
Some animals were less than cooperative when farmers from around Oglethorpe County loaded their herd bulls in the crisp morning air late last month. The process was quite a feat for many, but they said the trek was worth it for valuable information about their bulls’ fertility.
Thursday, November 13, 2025